You want it Sold..... or just for sale????

What are the best ways to sell a house (even in a slow market)???

FIRST IMPRESSIONS ARE HARD TO BREAK

Most home buyers form an opinion about your home within seconds
of seeing it for the first time. They will probably spend less than 15 minutes
touring your house, and they are going to see many other houses with
similar features and amenities. Give your the home the best chance of selling with a great first impression.


CURB APPEAL

A mowed lawn, clean sidewalk, fresh flowers and a tidy overall appearance can create a great first impression.

The way your home looks from the street can make or break the sale.
A large percentage of home buyers decide whether or not to look inside
a house based on its curb appeal.

Start by viewing your property from the home buyer’s perspective. Ask yourself what is your first impression of the home front, what are the best and worst features and how can you enhance, improve or minimize them? Ask yourself whether a prospective buyer would want a 1985 Malibu to be used as a planter box on their front lawn.



As an agent I have had the pleasure of showing some of the most beautiful properties in the valley, but I have also shown many great properties with terrible curb appeal.

RENOVATE FIRST.....THEN SELL



Sweat equity is one of the best ways for us to add value to our homes. A well finished home will not only bring a higher price but will also ensure a faster sell. If you expect a buyer to pay for your upgrades ensure that your work is COMPLETELY FINSHED before allowing potential buyers to see the home. Door trim, caulking, landscaping, flooring etc... should be showroom ready. Fresh paint and waxed floors are never a bad idea.

All tools, excess building supplies, and garbage should be put away out of sight. Try and avoid the look of a building site.

Kootenay siding is a ingenious way to keep your tax assessments low, but it also functions as a serious deterent to many buyers.

If you are unable to finish your renovations before selling be prepared to adjust your price accordingly.


DE-CLUTTER and DE-PERSONALIZE

This is one is a tough one for many sellers. We want buyers to be able to imagine themselves buying their own home rather than buying our home. Remove as many personal items from the home as possible, but leave just enough so that the home doesn't feel empty.

Your trophies for bowling league champion during the eighties may instill you with a sense of personal achievement but probably won't do much to help with the sale of your home.

CLEANLINESS is next to SOLDLINESS

Your house should be as clean as possible for viewings. There is no good excuse for a messy home during a viewing.

PRICE

Be realistic about your price and know your bottom line. If you have questions about the value of your home speak with a licensed REALTOR(r) who is familiar with the local market.

Please post your comments below or email me with any questions you may have.

Thanks

Ryan
ryan@c21maximum.ca
(250) 531 0303